Refuge Island
Road Diet
INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS INTERSECTIONS & ROADWAYS
Refuge Island
A Raised Median , or Refuge Island , is a raised barrier in the center of the roadway that can restrict certain turning movements and provide a place for pedestrians to wait if they are unable to finish crossing the intersection . A Raised Median reduces the number of potential conflict points with designated zones for vehicles to turn , and a pedestrian refuge island reduces the exposure for pedestrians crossing the intersection . Pedestrian refuge areas constructed from paint and plastic may be implemented as part of a low-cost / quick build project .
Road Diet
A Road Diet reduces roadway space dedicated to vehicle travel lanes to create room for bicycle facilities , wider sidewalks , or center turn lanes . A Road Diet reduces vehicle speeds and creates designated space for all road users .
Cost $$
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Cost $$
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Relevant Crash Types Pedestrians at Signalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
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Tier 2 |
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Tier 4 |
Remove Severe Conflicts |
Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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Relevant Crash Types Speed Management Pedestrians at Unsignalized Intersections Bicyclists at Signalized Intersections Bicyclists at Unsignalized Intersections
Safe System Hierarchy |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
Remove Severe Conflicts |
Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-18